“You were always controlling Bette. You couldn’t admit that part to yourself. You took my life.”

“Took your life? Took your life!” Bette raised her voice. “I never took anything from you! You were the one who wanted to be with me! I never forced you to be in a relationship Tina! You chose the life that you have now! You could have said no! But now that we’re not together, you think you’re a bad ass because you’re fuckin’ my sloppy seconds!” Tina’s eyes got wide as everybody watched Bette. “I don’t care who you’re with Tina! It’s your choice because I’m happy with the choice I made.” Bette lowered her voice and sighed heavily. She looked over at Alice and Dana. “I’m sorry, excuse me.” Bette walked away from the table and walked towards the bathroom. Helena looked at Tina and looked away. She got up from her seat and followed Bette. Shane looked at Tina.

“Why did you do that? Did you really think you were going to win this?”

“Shane, I really don’t care, but I don’t need your opinion.” Shane was opening her mouth, but Carmen put her hand over it.

“Don’t do it.” Carmen smiled timidly and removed her hand. Shane took a deep breath and ran her fingers through her hair. Kit sighed and looked at the girls.

“Who’s hungry?”

            Helena walked into the bathroom and saw Bette leaning over the sinks. She rested her hand on her back and rubbed it slowly. Bette sighed softly and turned off the water. She stood up and leaned against the counter. Helena looked at her with concern.

“Are you okay?”  Bette nodded.

“Yeah, I’m fine. I just can’t believe she would try and pull that in front of everyone.” She rested her hand on her thigh. “This is a special night for Al and Dana, but I feel like I’ve ruin that for raising my voice.” Helena shook her head. She rested her hand on Bette’s shoulder.

“You didn’t ruin anything Bette. Tina did by questioning you; she got what she deserves, even in front of everybody. You did the right thing, and it’s not your fault.” Bette looked up at Helena.